Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
This pesto caprese pasta salad is ridiculously easy and so flavorful! It comes together in a pinch and is a great side dish or lunch prep. All you need is pasta, pesto, grape tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. It will be even more delicious mid-summer when produce is ripe & delicious. We served it with a side of grilled chicken & it was such an easy meal to throw together. Especially since you can make the pasta salad ahead! Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta you can use any shape!
- ⅔ cup pesto
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 8-12 oz grape tomatoes
- fresh basil optional
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot with sea salt to a rolling boil. Add in your pasta and cook according to the package.
- Cool your pasta and then add in pesto, chopped grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and sea salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Store in the fridge & enjoy cold! We served this with a side of grilled chicken for an easy dinner, but a great easy lunch option as well!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.